Dec 11, 2020 | Central Coast, Enforcement and Compliance, North Coast, Outreach and Education, Research and Monitoring, South Coast
The MPA Collaborative Network has recently formed an Estuary Working Group (EWG) in response to expressed compliance concerns that illustrated a need to dedicate more attention and resources to estuarine MPAs. This group is still growing with lots of direct outreach...
Dec 9, 2020 | Central Coast, North Coast, Outreach and Education, South Coast
The Collaborative Network has implemented some new features on our website (www.mpacollaborative.org) designed to enhance communication and collaboration among the Network. Join Collaboratives from their Webpage Interested in joining one or more local Collaboratives?...
Dec 9, 2020 | Mendocino, North Coast, Outreach and Education
Imagine a place along the California coast where redwood trees and ferns stand peacefully, securely rooted in the soil. Beneath the adjacent turquoise waters, kelp and other seaweeds are firmly attached to the rocky seabed, swaying and swirling with the churning of...
Dec 1, 2020 | Mendocino, North Coast, Outreach and Education
Mendocino County is well known for its stunning coast and towering redwoods. These natural features are protected by an abundance of marine protected areas (MPAs) and state parks throughout the county. MPAs and state parks are often found side by side here, with nine...
Nov 24, 2020 | Central Coast, North Coast, Research and Monitoring, South Coast
Over the last two decades, California created a unique network of marine protected areas across the state with the intention of cultivating healthy ocean ecosystems. But because the act limited fishing and other activities in certain areas, it was met with skepticism...
Oct 19, 2020 | Central Coast, North Coast, Research and Monitoring, South Coast
“We’re getting hit from all sides,” says a fisherman from Crescent City during a virtual focus group discussion. “If it isn’t the environment, it’s management.” Over the last decade, California established an extensive network of marine protected areas (MPAs) along...
